New: 20 GHz sampling oscilloscopes!

20 GHz bandwidth

17.5 ps rise time

16 bit resolution

From only $14 995

Small enough to be applied directly, or close, to the device under test, Pico Sampling Oscilloscopes are extremely high-performance and cost-effective measuring instruments for high-speed digital, communications, RF and microwave applications.

Sampling Oscilloscopes achieve better bandwidth and timing resolution than their traditional oscilloscope counterparts. They do this by sampling the signal more slowly, but right at the input connector. A sampling oscilloscope builds a waveform display as the input signal repeats and is not suited to single-shot capture applications. The true power of a sampling oscilloscope is realised when the signals to be measured have a repeating or cyclic pattern, or a steady data rate.

New: Precision temperature logging for embedded applications

The USB PT-104 is a four-channel temperature-measuring data logger that offers the ultimate in resolution (0.001 °C) and accuracy (0.015 °C). As well as temperature it can also be used to measure resistance and voltage.

We have added new instructions to the Programmer's Guide on controlling the USB PT-104 through its Ethernet port. It is now possible for an Ethernet device to control the data logger without the need to install dedicated data-logging software or drivers.

This new capability is in addition to the PicoLog software and the SDK supplied with every data logger. Using these you can log temperature, voltage and resistance data on any Windows computer, or write your own application using the Windows and Linux drivers and example code.

Video of the month: Measuring the Total Power of an RF Pulse

Here's an example of PicoScope 6 being used in RF testing. The PicoScope 6 oscilloscope software has a built-in FFT spectrum analyzer, which not only gives you a real-time display of the frequency content of your signal, but also provides automatic measurements of parameters such as signal-to-noise ratio, distortion, amplitude at peak, and total power.

This is just one of a series of instructional videos on the basic and advanced features of PicoScope 6. Visit the PicoScope youtube channel for a full list.

Resolving Finer Detail

A new report from Evaluation Engineering magazine, on vertical resolution in oscilloscopes, explains why high-resolution oscilloscopes are becoming more important. Find out how high resolution is achieved in practice, the advantages of high hardware resolution over software-enhanced resolution, and the meaning of performance figures such as SINAD, ENOB and SFDR.

Software releases

Our latest software releases are available as free downloads. To check which release you are using, start the software and select Help > About.

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Testimonials

The kit (2408B) is of obvious quality, easy to setup and calibrate and the free to download software has a reasonable learning curve. Superb kit, superb support, what more can I say.

Rop Honnor

I have been using my 4224 PicoScope for years. I travel abroad so this has been ideal due to its physical size. Storage of waveforms on my Laptop is very easy allowing me to quickly email waveforms to my Colleagues.

Andrew

Not many USB scopes works on Win & Mac & Linux too, so that proves me that guys from Pico really cares about us, customers. This made my decision much easier when I was looking to buy an USB scope.

Raul Trifan

We have been using Picoscope 6404D for quite some time, and are amazed by its accuracy and powerful emulations while working with numerous signal evaluations.

J Mohanty

PicoLog TC-08: This is a very nice unit that works consistently and reliably.

Jeff Hulett

It is a great scope. I had a weird problem - it did not work on one of my PC’s. Customer service gave me first class service. If I could give 6 stars for customer service - I would do so.

Niels Larsen

Perfect Partner for Development of Encoder controlled Stepper Motor Actuators. Since the included software is really stable, this type of device is a great tool for great tasks!

Helmut Schoettner

A superb piece of equipment worth its weight in gold

Nigel Clinch

So simple to use & beats any other I have ever used hands down.

John D Samsing

Great functionality in a compact size. I really like moving the mouse pointer to a position and having the Time and Voltage display the values at that point. Calibration equipment is a breeze with that feature.